Hello from Hamburg!

Hamburg was LOVELY!! I was so excited to trade for this trip as I hadn't been here before AND this would be one of my last trips before I would go back on "RESERVE" for the winter (ugh!). Two of my crew members who fly to Hamburg regularly told me that the "city center" was a great place to walk to. Clean and classy with upscale shopping along a scenic canal. How RIGHT they were! Above is my hotel... and the following 2 photos are the views from my room. Wowie! I do LOVE my job! :o)

There was a lovely "Town Square". And like so many cities in Europe, there was a little piece of home.... Starbucks. Anybody for a warm Mocha Mint? (click on photos to enlarge)

These photos don't do "City Hall" justice! Built in 1886 it is one of those buildings that you stand in front of and just "take in"... from every angle... so much detail... so beautiful!

As always, I enjoyed some "window shopping in this "upscale" neighborhood.

Lake Alster... one of 2 lakes here in the city and a beautiful sight. Another lovely sight (below) was my "friend" George... it seems like he's everywhere too! He wanted to get together, but I was a little busy! Sorry Georgie! Ha!

Above was the produce department of a nearby grocery store where I ended my day at. It's always fun to pick up a few things to go along with my regular tuna sandwich and salad dinner. Isn't this a lovely sight?

Hamburg was wonderful! I learned that it is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany. And it made me thankful for my German roots that have given me such a strong work ethic. I have to say a special thank you to my Mom, who is one of the hardest workers that I've EVER known. I so appreciate that she passed on that German trait to me AND my children, grand children, nieces & nephews. A heritage that is surely a blessing! Thanks Mom! "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as unto the Lord..." (Eph. 3:23)

Another lovely view of Lake Alster. So many clouds, but I never had to use my umbrella! What a beautiful afternoon exploring the lovely city of Hamburg.